Brachytherapy
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌbɹækiˈθɛrəpi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Brachytherapy is a noun meaning Radiotherapy using radioactive sources positioned within (or close to) the treatment volume, typically with radiopharmaceuticals as opposed to external-beam sources.
Meaning
Radiotherapy using radioactive sources positioned within (or close to) the treatment volume, typically with radiopharmaceuticals as opposed to external-beam sources.
Word Forms
- brachytherapies
Synonyms for brachytherapy
Depending on context, synonyms include curietherapy, endocurietherapy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include intracavitary, brachy, intratheral, endoresection, transuranic, endotherapy.
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